Human-Machine Interfaces

Code:

CC205

Acronym:

CC205

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.dcc.fc.up.pt/~mcoimbra/lectures/ipm_1314.html
Responsible unit:	Department of Computer Science
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AST	2	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-
L:B	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-
L:CC	5	Plano de estudos de 2008 até 2013/14	2	-	5	-
			3
L:F	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-
L:G	0	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	3	-	5	-
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	3	-	5	-
L:M	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2009	3	-	5	-
L:Q	0	Plano de estudos Oficial	3	-	5	-
MI:ERS	42	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2007	3	-	5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This module will introduce basic concepts of interactive systems design and development, including not only theoretical concepts (usability, user centred design) but also practical ones (low fidelity prototyping via graphical user interface implementation).

Learning outcomes and competences

- Ability to study and model users and scenarios

- Ability to design, develop and evaluate low and medium-fidelity prototypes

Working method

Presencial

Program

Human Computer Interaction: introduction, history.

The human processor model: perception, attention, memory.

Fundamental concepts: design concepts, mental models.

Usability engineering: problem definition, development cycle, evaluation, prototyping.

GUI development: introduction to Java, introduction to AWT, events.

Mandatory literature

Norman Donald A.; The^ design of everyday things. ISBN: 0-262-64037-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theory Lectures (T): Scientific content presentation. Discussion of illustrative examples.

Practical Lectures (P): Demonstration of the contents taught in the theory lectures. Problem solving. Questions and coursework support.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	50,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

- Minimum final grade of 9.5

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation is distributed and based on 2 components:

– Group coursework - Report (50%)

– Group coursework - Prototype (50%)